Evaluation of matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) for the Identification of Group B Streptococcus

Evaluation of matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) for the Identification of Group B Streptococcus

Abstract Objective Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of neonatal meningitis and sepsis worldwide. Intrapartum antibiotics given to women carrying GBS are an effective means of reducing disease in the first week of life. Rapid and reliable tests are needed to accurately identify GBS from...

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Main Authors: Ka-Ning To, Emma Cornwell, Roger Daniel, Sweenie Goonesekera, Elita Jauneikaite, Victoria Chalker, Kirsty Le Doare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Group B Streptococcus
Streptococcus agalactiae
Rapid diagnostics
MALDI-TOF MS
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-019-4119-1

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